Service Information

Robert Frank Jonas

September 18, 1923 - March 29, 2015

Obituary

ROBERT FRANK JONASwas born September 18, 1923 in Chicago Illinois.He was married to the late Dorothy J.Jonas and the late Betty R. Jonas. Hepeacefully passed Sunday, March 29, 2015at the age of 91. Bob served in the ArmyAir Force during WWII. He was captain &squadron leader of B24 bombers and flewover Germany. After relocating to DenverCO, he left the Army. Bob worked as an engineerfor Public Service (Xcel Energy) andlater Fuelco, a subsidiary of Public Service.While Bob was at Fuelco, the Leyden mine

ROBERT FRANK JONASwas born September 18, 1923 in Chicago Illinois.He was married to the late Dorothy J.Jonas and the late Betty R. Jonas. Hepeacefully passed Sunday, March 29, 2015at the age of 91. Bob served in the ArmyAir Force during WWII. He was captain &squadron leader of B24 bombers and flewover Germany. After relocating to DenverCO, he left the Army. Bob worked as an engineerfor Public Service (Xcel Energy) andlater Fuelco, a subsidiary of Public Service.While Bob was at Fuelco, the Leyden minewas converted to gas storage and providednatural gas to the Western Slope and othermajor gas lines. Bob retired in 1989 fromFuelco as CEO and General Manager. Afterretirement Bob and Betty were active involunteering at: Four Mile Historic Park, Museumof Nature and Science, and severalhospitals. Bob was also member of the DenverOptimist Club. Bob and Betty enjoyedtraveling with family, friends & groups onventures by bus, boat, and plane aroundthe world. Bob is survived by 8 children, 4grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Agraveside service will be held 10:30 AMTuesday, April 7, 2015 with a MemorialLuncheon to follow at 11:00 AM at OlingerChapel Hill Mortuary and Cemetery.